Where to stay in Indonesia

Indonesia’s backpacker map is island-first: southern Bali villages, the Nusa islands and North Lombok each sleep differently. On MixDorm, pick the exact place you will wake up — Canggu is not Uluwatu, and Nusa Penida is not Nusa Lembongan — then confirm dates on the property page before you book.

Travel vibe

Coastal hostels mix surf schedules, scooter logistics and slow mornings. Well-known Bali belts feel social; quieter islands lean toward smaller common spaces and earlier nights.

Islands and villages travellers use as bases

• Bali — Canggu. Canggu suits café days, cowork-friendly routines and easy scooter access along the southwest coast. Castaway Hostel Canggu is one MixDorm stay here.
• Bali — Jimbaran and Pecatu / Uluwatu side. Jimbaran and Pecatu sit closer to cliff coast and airport-side logistics. Treat them as a different base from Canggu, not the same neighbourhood.
• Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. Separate islands with different ferry patterns. Nuansa Penida Hostel and Castaway Hostel Nusa Lembongan are distinct stays — plan transfers as their own travel day.
• North Lombok. A different base east of the Lombok Strait when your route continues beyond Bali, with its own pace and access.

Where to stay on MixDorm

Match the island or village to what you will do those nights. On MixDorm’s Indonesia page, open a hostel for photos, room types and policies, then book when the dates work.

City filters: Canggu, Nusa Penida.

Example live properties: Castaway Hostel Canggu, Castaway Hostel Nusa Lembongan, Nuansa Penida Hostel. Always re-check dates on the property page.

First-time tips

• Leave a buffer night after inter-island ferries — sea state can reshuffle boats.
• If you are new to left-side traffic, arrive in daylight and read the hostel’s arrival notes.
• Card acceptance varies; check payment notes on the listing rather than assuming ATMs next door.
• For dive or temple days, confirm lockers and early breakfast on that property page.

Season notes

Much of southern Bali is often drier roughly April–October and wetter in the austral summer, though storm days still happen in “dry” season. Ferry comfort depends on sea state near your travel week.

Booking on MixDorm

Browse Indonesia on MixDorm, open a hostel, set dates, review availability and that listing’s cancellation text, then checkout on MixDorm. No membership is required.

Guide updated 2026-10-16. Dates, rooms and policies are confirmed on each property page when you book.